Two Fat Guys & An Album

Is Ten a perfect 10? This week, we’re digging into the album that turned Seattle into the center of the musical universe. From Eddie Vedder’s iconic growl to the soaring guitar 🎸 work that defined a generation, we’re exploring the iconic album that transformed internal anguish into stadium-sized euphoria. Then, we pivot to the modern day with the 2025 album "Bleeds," *Wednesday’s* high-decibel rallying cry for the overlooked, a cathartic howl from the back porches of the American South. It turns small-town grit into sonic euphoria and vulnerability into sheer feedback-drenched power, blending wall-of-sound distortion with a raw, country-tinged pulse. Here, every note feels like both a reckoning and a celebration — Karly Hartzman leading the charge to find beauty in the rust, and salvation in the scream. 🏚️💥📉 So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. *Support* the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. *Full Episode List and Album Ranking* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music *2026* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2026/pl.u-WabZP9Asrld2v *2025* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 *Welcome and Nuggets* 🐔 *David Bowie* _Ziggy Stardust._ *Arctic Monkeys* _Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino._ *The Maestro's Reaction Video*  https://youtu.be/C61FMWbUxg8?si=qYfiUdYyvtnT_8R7.  4:39 *Greatest US National Anthem performances:* https://youtu.be/SxIxyCIw2VU?si=vKVEv1FLdWTCWKY9. https://youtu.be/_n9bxfxE25Y?si=13Q_0ey-MPETbvSy. https://youtu.be/tvpxVE_kQXg?si=-1_UHN5oLl92VitE. https://youtu.be/RZ9WdCunvy8?si=0t1kNr-7bZxR5F1n. https://youtu.be/WFKXJ091Ed4?si=rhFErGJnCS2rWnS8. https://youtu.be/RHZ7K99gTN0?si=oA2eSuVDgJajO7Au 13:48 Critical objectivity vs. "Maturity." 22:11 *Side One:* *Pearl Jam* _Ten._ The Screaming Trees https://youtu.be/2sEQ_pERmQw?si=EQgABP-ohzwzcnjC. *Grunge* Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog. 41:15 The Album 52:55 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 59:47 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *Flea* _Honora._ *Jeff Tweedy* _Lou Reed Was My Babysitter._ *Zach Bryan* _Runny Eggs._ *Tyler Childers* _Tirtha Yatra_ and _Can You Take My Hounds to Heaven._ 1:13:35 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* *Wednesday* _Bleeds._ 1:28:10 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 *Next episode:* *Bob Marley* _Exodus,_ and *The Beths* _Straight Line Was A Lie._ ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *Full Episode List and Album Ranking* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin (1971) – IV 4. Ziggy Stardust (1972) – David Bowie 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 7. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 8. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 9. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 10. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #bigthief  #pearljam #wednesdaymusic  #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

The 2026 Rock Hall ballot meets the Maestro Meter! We’re putting this year’s nominees to the ultimate test to see who truly belongs in the Hall. Snubs, surprises, and a whole lot of opinion—Two Fat Guys style. Who gets the Maestro’s seal of approval? Find out now! 🤘 So welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Support the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! 2:45 Introducing The Maestro Meter™. Advanced Rock Hall worthiness analytics based on Chart & Commercial Success, Career Longevity, Impact on Rock History, Musical Influence & Canon and Critical Acclaim. 5:40 The Maestro Meter™ rates current Hall of Famers The Beatles, Bad Company, and The Who. 12:30 The Black Crowes 16:38 Jeff Buckley 19:34 Mariah Carey 21:42 Phil Collins https://youtu.be/Tca6QQx6RZ8 24:34 Melissa Etheridge 28:10 Lauryn Hill 31:00 The Wu-Tang Clan 32:42 Billy Idol 35:53 INXS 39:02 Iron Maiden https://youtu.be/b9HcFGZ2z3M 42:13 Joy Division/New Order 45:00 New Edition 45:50 Oasis 47:29 P!NK https://youtu.be/4kdC05yeBsE?si=A4b0DB9aKnYciCIO 51:01 Sade 51:50 Shakira 54:01 Luther Vandross 55:40 The Maestro's vote and The Show's predictions 58:31 The Maestro's predictions 59:00 The People's Vote 59:45 The Snubs. How does *The Maestro Meter™* rate Phish, Alice and Chains, Styx, Boston, Motörhead, Jethro Tull https://youtu.be/7ReQvH_5LtQ?si=Q2oOWpFhfMACmD2z, King Crimson https://youtu.be/L5ieARK0SPA?si=TN13Xj_k6wHo2xNu, The Strokes. 1:07:53 Thank you and Goodbye👋 Full Episode List and Album Ranking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected]

⚡️ Ziggy Played Guitar (and We’re Talking About It!) ⚡️Put on your platform boots and glitter—the Fat Guys are going to space! This week, we’re diving into the ultimate glam album: David Bowie’s 1972 masterpiece, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. 🍸 Welcome to the Moon’s Most Exclusive Lounge 🍸 After leaving the glitter of Ziggy Stardust behind, the Fat Guys are heading further into the stars—to a luxury retirement hotel on the moon. This week, we’re also checking into the Arctic Monkeys' masterpiece of space-age lounge pop, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. *Support* the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. *Full Episode List and Album Ranking* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music *2026* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2026/pl.u-WabZP9Asrld2v *2025* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Rush* 2026 tour update. 10:09 *Ringo Starr* _Love Me Do_. The Sheepdogs. Florence + The Machine. 17:06 *Side One:* David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Glam Rock. 34:40 The Album. What's the concept? Life imitates art.  57:50 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:06:53 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Buddy Guy. Jamiah Rogers. Big Thief _Los Angeles_ reaction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C61FMWbUxg8. *Six Going on Seven* _Human Tears._ 1:18:27 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* *Arctic Monkeys* _Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino._ 1:37:17 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *Full Episode List and Album Ranking* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEryl6jnLRXhHsTwvlhN239mmw2gg8VL/view?usp=drive_link *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin (1971) – IV 4. Ziggy Stardust (1972) – David Bowie 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 7. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 8. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 9. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 10. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #davidbowie  #arcticmonkeys  #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

_Disintegration_ is the definitive Gothic Rock masterpiece 🏰, a sprawling, atmospheric new wave epic that cemented *The Cure's* legacy. Drenched in lush melancholy 🖤 and existential dread, the album is built on soaring synth pads, echoing guitars, and colossal, deliberate production. Tracks like "Lovesong," "Pictures of You," and the title track create an immersive, almost cinematic experience of profound emotional dissolution, making it the essential statement of beautiful, patient sadness 🥀. _Butcher's Coin_ by *TRAITRS* is both retro and utterly immediate, a relentless surge of contemporary Darkwave 🦇and Post-Punk Revival ⛓️, carving a stark, uncompromising space in the modern Gothic Noir scene. It’s an album of sharp edges and profound sorrow, demanding a listen from start to finish. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music *2026* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2026/pl.u-WabZP9Asrld2v *2025* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Metonymy. Pete Townsend "only two Classic Rock bands." 9:20 Goth. New Wave. Coldwave. Darkwave. 25:13 *Side One:* _Disintegration_ by *The Cure.* Happy Birthday Fat Guys 🎂. 38:08 The songs. 48:35 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 52:40 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Rush and Anika Nilles. The Violent Femmes. Bad Company. Everclear. Local H. *The Mountain Goats* _Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan_. *Goose* _Chain Your Dragon_. *Robert Plant* _Saving Grace_. *Howl Owl Howl* _My Cologne_. *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones* and the *Alash Ensemble.* _Wicked for Good_. *The Sharp Pins.* 1:10:38 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* *TRAITRS* _Butcher's Coin_. 1:22:37 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 Next show ep.32: _Excitable Boy_ by *Warren Zevon.* ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes on the following albums! 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) – Led Zeppelin 4. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 5. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 6. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 7. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 8. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 9. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 10. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 11. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 12. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 13. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 14. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 15. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 16. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 17. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 18. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 19. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 20. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 21. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 22. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 23. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 24. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 25. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 26. Disintegration (1989) - The Cure 27. What’s the Story (1995) - Oasis 27. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 28. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 29. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 30. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TheCure #TRAITRS #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

_Led Zeppelin IV_ is *Led Zeppelin’s* untitled 1971 masterpiece that blends hard rock, blues, and folk into eight iconic tracks, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “When the Levee Breaks.” Often called the definitive heavy rock album, it pairs mystical lyrics and acoustic moments with thunderous riffs and drums, showcasing the band at the peak of its power. _Anthem of the Peaceful Army_ is *Greta Van Fleet’s* 2018 debut album, a retro-inspired rock record that mixes big vocals, bluesy riffs, and 1970s-style production across songs like “When the Curtain Falls,” “You’re the One,” and “Age of Man.” It plays like a modern classic-rock concept album, touching on themes of nature, spirituality, and environmental and social consciousness while showcasing the band’s youthful energy and throwback sound. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *The Police* _Synchronicity_ and *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones* _Left of Cool._ The Saxello. Jeff Coffin HOF. The Squonk myth. 13:55 Robert Plant vs. Josh Kiszka. 22:45 *Side One:* *Led Zeppelin IV* Heavy Metal vs. Hard Rock. The Band. Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and John Bonham. Sandy Denny. Ian Stewart. 37:15 The Songs. https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08?si=ltwbtM0V6jMrdoFA Skiffle. Sonny Boy Williamson. 1:05:15 Landmark 🗺️ , Perfect💯 ? 1:09:34 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Mountain Goats* at the Salt Shed. *New Found Glory* _100%._ *Tedeschi Trucks Band* _Mad Dogs and Englishmen._ Joe Cocker.  1:28:45 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Anthem of the Peaceful Army_  *Greta Van Fleet.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr1-jIyRB90&list=RDSr1-jIyRB90&start_radio=1 1:41:00 *Side Four:* "The Maestro's" Ranking, "The Show's" Top Ten, and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes on each the following albums! 1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) – Led Zeppelin  4.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 5.  Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 6.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 7.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 8.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 9.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 10.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 11. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 12. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 13. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 14. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 15. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 16. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 17. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 18. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 19. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 20. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 21. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 22. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 23. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 24. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 25. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 26. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 27. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 28. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 29. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 30. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #ledzeppelin  #gretavanfleet #tedeschitrucksband #maddogsandenglishmen #joecocker  #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

🚨 Forget ‘best of’ lists — Synchronicity is The Police weaponizing pop: paranoid reggae rhythms, existential poetry, and Wrapped Around Your Fingers’ spellbinding mystique. An era-defining masterclass that still towers today.  ⚡️ Left of Cool isn’t jazz, bluegrass, or fusion — it’s Béla Fleck detonating genre walls: banjo pyrotechnics soaring over the finest Victor Wooten synth-funk grooves, Future Man’s drumitar sorcery, and Jeff Coffin's melodies that hijack your soul. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Mike + the Mechanics vocalist. The Musical Box Genesis cover band. Word of the Day #1: Synchronicity. Word of the Day #2: Pretentious.  14:20 Literature's influence on Music. What make's good music? 25:30 *Side One:* The Police. Sting. Stewart Copland. Andy Summer. 39:30 The songs. 58:30 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:04:09 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Concert reviews: Umphrey's McGee with Scott Page;  https://youtu.be/KM6wpbYfMVE?si=RagYxdvDH-PtDc5a; Tedeschi Trucks and Gov't Mule. *The Mountain Goats* _Armies of the Lord._ *Wednesday* _Bleeds._ 1:19:10 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Left of Cool_ by *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ecy27llFA 1:46:15 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4.  Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 29. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits — "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," “Thriller,” “Werewolves of London,” and “This Is Halloween.” From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, we’re unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. 👻   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0   0:00 Welcome! 1:05 Actual welcome- ignore that first part. Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Donny and Marie Osmond. Ronnie Woo-Woo. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 8:35 _The Monster Mash_ by *Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.* 17:32 _Tubular Bells_ by *Mike Oldfield.* 26:00 _Werewolves of London_ by *Warren Zevon.* 34:30 _Thriller_ by *Michael Jackson.* 41:40 _This is Halloween_ by *Danny Elfman.* ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected]

This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._ 18:07 When does a band stop being a band? 31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A. 49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis.  1:13:48 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc 1:42:12 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* Fish and the band. Major and minor keys. 2:02:38 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden   *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #Progrock #Genesis #Marillion

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸   This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two we check out *What's Going On* with commentary on some our favorite new releases. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we get warm and fuzzy (sort of) with _Somewhere More Familiar_ a wonderful 90's Alt-Pop album by *Sister Hazel.*   So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Black Sabbath's* _Paranoid_ and *The Screaming Trees'* _Sweet Oblivion_. Elmo v. Grover. 7:40 Is all publicity good publicity? Record burning and rock music protests. "Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." 16:30 The New Wave of British Heavy Metal. 21:37 *Side One:* *Iron Maiden's* _Number of the Beast._ Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Clive Burr, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Eddie. 34:48 The songs. Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:03:25 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beatles* _Free as A Bird._ *Wolf Alice* _The Clearing._ *Lathe of Heaven* _Aurora_. https://www.jamusa.com/venues/the-vic 1:19:14 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._ 1:38:30 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 18. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 19. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 20. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 21. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 22. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 23. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 24. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 25. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 26. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp   *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #sisterhazel #ironmaiden #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #heavymetal #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion @sisterhazel @ironmaiden 

#ClassicAlbums🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece,  _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with concert reviews of  *The Flaming Lips,* *Friko,* *Good Charlotte* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 _Let it Bleed_ by *The Rolling Stones.* and _Pressure Machine_ by *The Killers.* Tyler the Creator. Favorite Rolling Stones cover album https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-bluesd-up-songs-of-the-rolling-stones/303811086. _1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything_. Doom Metal *Candlemass,* *Konvent* and *Pallbearer.* 22:22 *Side One:* *Black Sabbath's'*  _Paranoid._ *Bonerama.* Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Tommy Iommi. 32:22 The songs. 48:20 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 53:42 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beths* _Metal._ *Good Charlotte* _Hotel Du Cap._ *Friko* *Modest Mouse* *The Flaming Lips* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* 1:14:18 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:*  _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* *Hootie and the Blowfish.* *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon Who’s Next (1971) - The Who Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead Joshua Tree (1987) U2 What’s the Story (1995) Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert reviews of The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze and Car Seat Headrest. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Pressure Machine a profound and emotional Heartland Rock album by The Killers. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist on Apple Music:   / two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025   ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Jane's Addiction. King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. 18:22 Side One: Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones. The band: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Mick Taylor. Too much information on the autoharp. Double lead guitar. Quasi-fretless bass. 48:12 The album. Mary Clayton. Robert Johnson. Ry Cooder. Bobby Keys. Nicky Hopkins. 1:13:10 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:19:50 Side Two: What's Going On: The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze, and Car Seat Headrest. Fitzgerald's https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Stomach Book. 1:43:25 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Pressure Machine by The Killers. Phoebe Bridgers. 1:58:20 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp "The Show's" Current Top Ten 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Jane’s Addiction’s alt-rock breakthrough, Nothing’s Shocking 🔥—a landmark in alternative and art rock that helped shape the sound of late ’80s and early ’90s music. With Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, and Stephen Perkins at the helm, this album was raw, eclectic, and fearless. From its explosive energy to its cultural legacy (hello, Lollapalooza), Nothing’s Shocking left a permanent mark on rock history. On Side Two, the guys check in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and their sprawling psychedelic jam-prog record Phantom Island 🌴🐉. Then Side Three takes a turn into Highly Suspect’s gritty, emotional and alternative powerhouse, The Boy Who Died Wolf 🐺⚡. If you love deep dives, lively debates, and music that pushes at boundaries, you’re in the right place. 🎶 Explore even more with the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist: Apple Music Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome + Nuggets 🐔 (The Who – Who’s Next, Keith Moon, rock is dead?, Tyler the Creator podcast rant) 11:55 Side One: Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (band history, Lollapalooza, Porno for Pyros, Mountain Song video) 32:15 Song breakdown & analysis 51:51 Landmark? Perfect? 🗺️💯 1:01:48 Side Two: What’s Going On: Blind Melon, Des Plaines Theater, Becoming Led Zeppelin, BoDeans, Al Scorch, King Gizzard – Phantom Island, Flying Microtonal Banana 1:25:02 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Highly Suspect – The Boy Who Died Wolf 1:38:20 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Stream Two Fat Guys and an Album on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you get your podcasts! 🎵The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp   🎵The Show's Current Album Ranking 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Who’s 1971 Rock masterpiece, Who’s Next. Then on Side Two we review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. But wait… there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Bee Thousand, the seminal Punk/Lo-Fi album by Guided by Voices. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Apple Music Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets. Tragically Hip Fully Completely. The greatest rock band in history? 21:30 Side One: The Who’s Who’s Next. Band breakdown Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Zak Starkey. 42:35 Album breakdown. Lowery Organ and synth talk. Concept album? Meher Baba and Terry Riley. 1:02:00 Landmark? 🗺️ Perfect 💯 1:07:12 Side Two: What’s Going On: New video for the Talking Heads Psycho Killer. YouTube Link The Cure Mixes of a Lost World. Review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. Ronboy. Kevin Morby Bittersweet Tennessee. Angela Ellsworth bonnets aellsworth.com/seer-bonnets. Booker T. Jones. 1:26:26 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Bee Thousand, by Guided by Voices. 1:40:45 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎶 The Maestro’s Current Album Ranking Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead The Joshua Tree (1987) – U2 What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into: The Chirping Crickets' 1957 rock & roll masterpiece, The Chirping Crickets The Counting Crows' new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets The Tragically Hip's indie-pop tour de force Fully Completely Entertaining reviews, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of laughs—because these guys just love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets – Graceland, Phil Collins' drum sound, Billy Strings' guitar sound 16:34 Death Legacy of Rock Stars? 28:45 Side One: The Chirping Crickets – The Chirping Crickets (Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Chuck Willis, Don McLean) 1:05:47 Landmark? Perfect? 1:08:55 Side Two: What's Going On: Counting Crows – Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets 1:21:38 Fixing your vinyls → Watch here 1:24:07 The Sheepdogs' challenge 1:27:54 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Tragically Hip – Fully Completely 1:47:00 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎼 The Maestro's Current Album Ranking Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead Joshua Tree (1987) – U2 What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp 🎶 The Show's Current Top Ten London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf The Doors (1967) – The Doors Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast  

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Paul Simon's 1986 world music masterpiece, Graceland. Then on Side Two we review Car Seat Headrest's new indie album The Scholars. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to a Hidden Gem 💎 Prologue a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids* So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._ The Beatle's and The Everly Brothers Double Melody. Dawes and Goose. 7:18 Taylor Swift owns her music- what does that mean? 23:12 *Side One:* *Paul Simon's*  _Graceland._  48:00 Track list thoughts 1:08:19 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:13:26 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Review of *Car Seat Headrest's* new indie album _The Scholars_. Libretto: https://genius.com/Car-seat-headrest-the-scholars-libretto-annotated.  *Billy Strings* _Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0kiNLnzX4 1:34:11 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* Hidden Gem 💎 _Prologue_ a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids.* Tiny Desk Concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp0xjVzmKxY 1:47:25 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 7. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 8. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 9. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 10. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 11. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 12. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 13. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 14. Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M. 15. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 16. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 17. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 18. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis 19. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 20. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 5. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 7. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) – The Beatles 9. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 10. Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M. 11. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 12. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 13. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 14. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis 15. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17.  Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 18. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 19. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 20. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Beatles* 1967 masterpiece,  _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ Then on Side Two we take a look at "What's Going on" currently in music. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Pretty.Odd._ a Beatlesque album by *Panic at the Disco.* So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Sheepdogs Yay or Nay? Is Rock Dead? *Sleep Token* _Even in Arcadia._ *Ghost* _Skeleta._ Rise of podcasts. 8:28 Death of terrestrial radio? 18:10 *Side One:* _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ by *The Beatles.*  1:02:50 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:11:52 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Billy Joel cancels shows. *BeBe Stockwell* _Minor Inconveniences._ John Erlandson. *Matt Berninger* _Bonnet of Pins._ Julia Laws *Ronboy.* *Pulp* _More_. *Counting Crows* *Arcade Fire* *Dawes* *Lily Kershaw* _The New Basement Tapes._ 1:32:00 Leave comments on _Changing Colours_ by *The Sheepdog.* 1:34:00 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Pretty.Odd._ by *Panic at the Disco.* 1:46:20 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 2. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 3. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 5. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 6. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 7. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 8. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 9. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 10. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 11. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 12. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 13. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 14. Automatic for the People (1992) R.E.M. 15. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 16. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 17. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 18. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 19. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

Is Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains the saddest album ever recorded? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. In this episode your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Purple Mountains' 2019 Indie masterpiece, Purple Mountains. This is a rewind of Side 3 from our 4th episode, Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0

Did REM's Automatic for the People define 90s music? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on REM's 1992 indie masterpiece, Automatic for the People. Then on Side Two we review Briston Maroney's new alt/indie album Jimmy. But wait, there's more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Changing Colours, a 2018 retro-rock album straight out of the 70's by The Sheepdogs.

Is Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats the best album you've never heard?  🎙️Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Mountain Goats' 2005 indie-folk-goth masterpiece, The Sunset Tree. Then on Side Two we review Samantha Fish’s new Blues/Rock album Paper Doll. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to The Family Tree: Branches, a fascinating Americana album by Radical Face. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music. ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! Goose, Live at Radio City Music Hall. The Grateful Dead Wake of the Flood. Staind. 11:39 Final results of the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting. Phish. Carol Kaye. 33:43 Side One: Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats. Panasonic RX-FT500 boombox 📻. John Vanderslice Angela. 1:05:00 Landmark 🗺️ Perfect 💯 ? 1:15:16 Side Two: What's Going On: Review of Paper Doll by Samantha Fish. Blues/Rock Guitar. Arcade Fire Pink Elephant. Briston Maroney Jimmy. The Lumineers Sugar Mountain. 1:31:05 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Family Tree: Branches, by Radical Face. Click here for The Family Tree Guidebook: https://oldradicalface.com/music/TheFamilyTree Guidebook.pdf  1:48:41 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #goose #gratefuldead #phish #rockandrollhalloffame #rockhall #johncoltrane #warrenzevon #themountaingoats #samanthafish #thelumineers #radicalface

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus shine the spotlight on: The Violent Femmes' self-titled 1983 folk-punk masterpiece, Violent Femmes Mumford and Sons' brand-new album Rushmere Blues Traveler's underrated gem 💎 Traveler's Blues Three sides of reviews, discoveries, and laughs, plus plenty of nuggets of music history along the way! Check out the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Jump right in with these time stamps: 0:00 Welcome! Nuggets – Garth Hudson. Lowery Pump Organ? Hammond Organ 7:53 Richard Wright, Pink Floyd, The Wall 10:29 Did Poison/MTV kill Heavy Metal? 18:54 Side One: Violent Femmes – Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, Big Johnson Acoustic Bass Guitars, Trancephone, Dream Syndicate, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Landmark? Perfect? 58:56 Side Two: What's Going On: Car Seat Headrest – The Scholar, Bright Eyes live at The Salt Shed Chicago, Mad Season – River of Deceit, Tom Waits – Wrong Side of the Road 1:11:31 Review of Mumford and Sons – Rushmere 1:17:23 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Blues Traveler – Traveler’s Blues with mentions of Son Seals, J.J. Cale, Lil Jimmy Reed, Freddy King, Big Momma Thornton, Kingfish Ingram, Gnarls Barkley, John Scofield, Warren Haynes, War and Treaty, Little Willie John, Keb’ Mo’ 1:30:20 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #skiffle #jamband

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus spotlight Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic art-rock masterpiece, Wish You Were Here. From the haunting beauty of Shine On You Crazy Diamond 💎 to the poignant title track 💔🎸, this album stands as a tribute, a protest, and a timeless exploration of the music industry’s soul. But we’re not stopping there! In Beyond Classic Rock, the guys dig into Camper Van Beethoven’s eccentric 1989 album Key Lime Pie 🥧🎻—a whirlwind of Americana, political satire, and psych-folk weirdness that’s as sharp as it is sweet. Check out the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Listen on Apple Music 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! 3:33 Dad Rock 13:21 More MTV Talk. Napster. 18:50 Side One: Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (#DavidGilmour #RogerWaters) 27:35 Glass Harp → Watch here 30:45 Richard Wright’s keyboards 38:10 Album Art – Hipgnosis: Squaring the Circle 41:00 Syd Barrett 43:48 Track List Discussion – Roy Harper 52:25 Landmark Album? Perfect? 57:47 Side Two: What's Going On: Okkervil River – Down, Down, the Deep River; Horse Vision – Another Life; Momma – Welcome to My Blue Sky 1:12:37 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Camper Van Beethoven – Key Lime Pie (with Garth Hudson, New Roman Times, Cracker, Leftover Salmon, Bonerama, Dumpstaphunk) 1:33:05 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #theband #statusquo

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into King Crimson’s 1981 progressive rock masterpiece, Discipline. 🔴 With polyrhythms, New Wave urgency, and Robert Fripp’s hypnotic guitar loops, Discipline pushed prog into the future with mathy precision and minimalist brilliance. From Elephant Talk 🐘🗣️ to Frame by Frame 🖼️ and the emotional sweep of Matte Kudasai 🌊, this is essential listening for fans of Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford. But that’s not all—in the 🌟 Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys dig into The New Pornographers’ 2002 indie power-pop explosion Electric Version 🇨🇦🎸. Packed with lush harmonies, clever hooks, and the combined magic of Dan Bejar, Neko Case, and Carl Newman, this record is a kaleidoscope of wit and sonics 🌈💥. Join Mike and Brek for a fun, deep conversation about two wildly different records that both know how to challenge and delight. Check out the official playlist here: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome + Nuggets 8:28 Artists Influencing Artists – Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, No Wave scene 19:50 Side One: King Crimson – Discipline (Chauncey & Adrian Belew) 30:16 Chapman Stick, Frippertronics & Guitar Effects 41:00 Album Discussion – The Land of Prog & King Crimson’s “Mountain Range” 50:00 Frame by Frame – Track by Track 1:05:45 Landmark? Perfect? 💯 1:11:15 Side Two: What’s Going On? Ringo Starr – Look Up; Goose – Live It Up; The Thing – Dave’s TV; Japanese Breakfast 1:25:45 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The New Pornographers – Electric Version 1:38:40 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🏆🙏 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #NowWave #PowerPop #IndieRock #2000sMusic #CanadianIndie #NekoCase #DanBejar #ACNewman #LiquidTensionExperiment #StickMan #TomMorello #StanleyJordan #BruceHornsby #DeepSeaVents #ArtRock #BillyStrings #CarSeatHeadrest #REM

🎙️ In this special edition of Two Fat Guys and an Album, join Mike Blackburn and The Maestro as they break down the nominees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! 🎸🏆 Who deserves to be inducted this year? From legends of classic rock to groundbreaking pop and indie acts, the guys share their takes, debates, and predictions. 👉 Cast your vote now at: vote.rockhall.com (Deadline: April 21, 2025) Plus, check out the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Listen Here 💌 Thanks to Our Sponsors & Contributors 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Anywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #rockhall #rockandrollhalloffame #Oasis #NewOrder #BadCompany #WhiteStripes #Mana #Phish #BlackCrowes #ChubbyChecker #JoeCocker #Soundgarden #BillyIdol #Outkast #MariahCarey #CyndiLauper  

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album…the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive deep into Radiohead’s 1997 masterpiece OK Computer 🖥️🎹—a record that didn’t just shape alternative rock, it redefined it. Dark, cinematic, and eerily prophetic, OK Computer is full of moody soundscapes, existential dread 😱, and warnings about technology 🤖 and alienation that still ring true today. From the chaos of Paranoid Android 🌪 to the melancholy beauty of No Surprises 🌸, this album remains one of the defining works of the late ‘90s. But the journey doesn’t stop there. In Beyond Classic Rock, the guys shine a light on Sparklehorse’s 2001 gem It’s a Wonderful Life 🎇🐴. With its fragile beauty, raw emotion, and dreamlike lo-fi textures, Mark Linkous’s haunting masterpiece is every bit as soul-stirring as its title suggests. Songs like Gold Day and Comfort Me balance intimacy with surreal wonder, cementing Sparklehorse as one of indie rock’s great poetic voices. So strap in 🎤🌌—Mike and Brek are taking you through the sonic landscapes of Radiohead and Sparklehorse in a conversation full of passion, analysis, and love for the music. Listen to the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 — Welcome! Is Rock Dead? 🤔 (Disturbed, deductive vs. inductive reasoning) 12:35 — Artist/label relationships 🎤🤝 (#KISS) 25:40 — Side One: Radiohead – OK Computer (Bruce Hornsby, Deep Sea Vents 🌊) 50:10 — Landmark? Perfect? 57:38 — Side Two: What’s Going On? Phil Collins: Drummer First 🥁 (#Drumeo, #MountainGoats, #Guster, #BuddyGuy, #StrawberryAlarmClock 🍓) 1:12:43 — Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Sparklehorse – It’s A Wonderful Life (#TomWaits, #PJHarvey, #JesusAndMaryChain, #Shoegaze 🎧, Sundance “Sonic Cinema” 🎬) 1:30:48 — Album Ranking + Thank You 🎉🙏 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #Radiohead #OKComputer #ArtRock #Britpop #Sparklehorse

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album…the only fat guys podcast that really matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are shining a bright light on one of the greatest albums of the 1980s—U2’s iconic 1987 release The Joshua Tree 🌵. With its soaring anthems, deeply spiritual lyrics, and epic soundscapes, The Joshua Tree transformed U2 into global superstars and reshaped rock music for a new era. From the cinematic sweep of Where the Streets Have No Name 🎤🌍 to the intimate ache of With or Without You, this is music that still feels timeless and urgent. 🌟 But that’s only Side One! In Beyond Classic Rock, we take a look at Blitzen Trapper’s 2008 modern folk-rock gem Furr 🐺. With its mix of Americana, storytelling, and haunting melodies, it’s an album that bridges the old and the new—with unforgettable tracks like Furr and Wild Mountain Nation. 🌲✨ So tune in as Mike and Brek have fun exploring the grandeur of U2 and the rustic wonder of Blitzen Trapper, right here on Two Fat Guys and an Album. 🎶 Check out the official playlist: Two Fat Guys and an Album on Apple Music 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome! – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Neil Young, Horsegirl. Is Rock Dead? 🤘 19:22 Evolution of U2, Rush, The Beatles, and more 🌀 28:38 Side One: U2 – The Joshua Tree 🌵 1:03:00 Side Two: What's Going On? – Bruce Hornsby & YMusic Deep Sea Vents, The Man/The Myth/The Meat Slab, HAIM, Marianne Faithfull Burning Moonlight, and searching for Jim Morrison 1:20:00 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock – Blitzen Trapper – Furr 🌲 1:32:00 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] 🎧 Listen Anywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #U2 #JoshuaTree #BlitzenTrapper #Furr #BruceHornsby

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are taking a deep dive into two iconic albums: The Doors by The Doors and GoGo Boots by Drive-By Truckers. Get ready as they explore these two masterpieces, each in its own way marking a milestone in rock history.   First, the guys will take on The Doors (1967), the groundbreaking debut album from Jim Morrison and the band that forever changed the landscape of rock music. With its mesmerizing blend of jazz, blues, and psychedelic rock, The Doors introduced the world to Morrison’s poetic lyrics and haunting vocals, as well as Ray Manzarek's iconic keyboard playing. Tracks like “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire,” and “The End” stand as timeless anthems, blending dark, mysterious imagery with captivating musical experimentation. Mike and Brek will delve into how The Doors not only captured the spirit of the 60s counterculture but also established the band as one of rock’s most enigmatic and influential acts.   Then, in this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will turn their attention to GoGo Boots (2011), the critically acclaimed album from Drive-By Truckers. With its Southern rock roots and deep, reflective storytelling, GoGo Boots explores themes of love, loss, and redemption with a raw authenticity that has become the band's trademark. Tracks like “The Fireplace Song” and “Go-Go Boots” showcase the band’s ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with their signature gritty sound. Mike and Brek will break down how GoGo Boots captures the essence of Southern life while pushing the boundaries of alt-country rock, proving that Drive-By Truckers are more than just a Southern rock band—they're poets of the modern age.   Tune in for an insightful and entertaining discussion of two albums that continue to resonate with fans and musicians alike.

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic: Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Get ready as they explore this 1971 album that cemented the band's place in rock history. With its distinctive blend of folk, hard rock, and progressive influences, Aqualung not only introduced the world to Ian Anderson’s unique flute playing but also his thought-provoking lyrics. Tracks like “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath,” and “Cross-Eyed Mary” stand out as timeless pieces that mix social commentary with powerful melodies. Mike and Brek will dig into how Aqualung challenged musical conventions and captured the spirit of early 70s rock, with Anderson’s vision at the heart of it all.   But that’s not all! In this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into No Name, the 2024 album from Jack White. This release brings a fresh perspective to White's already diverse catalog, offering an experimental mix of garage rock, blues, and electronic textures. Tracks like “Archbishop Harold Holmes” and “Old Scratch Blues” showcase White’s ability to fuse traditional blues with his unique, modern spin, while continuing to push musical boundaries. Mike and Brek will discuss how No Name takes Jack White’s sound in a new direction, exploring deeper, darker themes, and offering a compelling blend of raw energy and intricate musicianship. Join Mike and Brek for a fun and insightful conversation on Aqualung, No Name, and so much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!   Thanks to our sponsors and contributors! [email protected] [email protected] Deeper Connections Counseling www.dcctherapy.com LR Media: [email protected] SmidgeFilms: [email protected]

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic, Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting. Get ready as they break down this 1985 album that marked Sting’s bold departure from The Police, blending jazz, rock, and reggae influences with his signature poetic lyrics. Tracks like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,” “Russians,” and “Fortress Around Your Heart” showcase Sting’s ability to weave complex themes into accessible, catchy songs. They'll explore how the album’s unique mix of genres and sophisticated arrangements not only solidified Sting’s solo career but also brought a fresh sound to the mid-80s music scene. But that’s not all! In this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into Nothing Is Wrong, the second album from Dawes. This 2011 release takes the band's Laurel Canyon-inspired sound to a deeper, more introspective level. With tracks like “Time Spent in Los Angeles,” “How Far We’ve Come,” and “A Little Bit of Everything,” Nothing Is Wrong showcases Dawes’ ability to craft heartfelt, nostalgic songs that balance personal reflection with universal appeal. Mike and Brek will discuss how this album evolved from their debut, highlighting the emotional depth and musical growth that helped solidify Dawes as one of the standout Americana bands of the 2010s. Join Mike and Brek for a fun and insightful conversation on Dream of the Blue Turtles, Nothing Is Wrong, and so much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on one of rock’s greatest epics, Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. Get ready as they break down this 1977 powerhouse that blends operatic flair with hard rock grit, featuring legendary tracks like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," and of course, the title track. They’ll explore how this album’s dramatic storytelling, powerful vocals, and rock opera influences transformed the genre and made it a timeless classic. Bat Out of Hell is celebrated for its cinematic approach to rock, featuring soaring melodies, ambitious arrangements, and unforgettable lyrics.   But of course, the fun doesn't stop there! In this episode’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into the fascinating difference between Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. While both bands share some of the same members, their sounds couldn’t be more distinct. Nickel Creek’s self-titled debut album brought progressive bluegrass into the mainstream with their energetic blend of folk, bluegrass, and modern influences. On the other hand, Punch Brothers take a more experimental approach, blending bluegrass with classical, jazz, and even indie rock to create a unique and intricate sound. Mike and Brek will break down how these two bands, with similar roots, diverged into different musical landscapes and what makes each of them so special in their own right. Join Mike and Brek for an engaging and entertaining discussion on Bat Out of Hell, Nickel Creek, and much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album...The only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are putting the spotlight on the 1981 rock masterpiece “Moving Pictures” by Rush. Get ready as the guys break down what makes this album a timeless classic, featuring iconic hits like Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight. They’ll explore how the album blends progressive rock with more accessible elements, bringing in tighter structures while maintaining their intricate musicianship. Moving Pictures is often praised for its complex arrangements, technical precision, and rich lyrics. The album features a mix of hard rock, synth-driven pieces, and timeless progressive rock compositions. But of course, the conversation doesn't stop there! Each week, the guys also share what they're currently listening to, the latest in new music, and throw in a hidden gem or forgotten classic in their “Beyond Classic Rock” segment. This week’s Hidden Gem is “Old Time Speaker” (2014) by Bronze Radio Return. The album showcases the band’s signature blend of Americana, folk-rock, and roots music, infused with elements of indie rock and pop. Known for their energetic performances and emotive songwriting, Bronze Radio Return's “Old Time Speaker” continues to explore themes of nostalgia, connection, and the search for authenticity in a modern world. Join Mike and Brek for an engaging and fun dive into Moving Pictures and much more, only on Two Fat Guys and an Album! 0:00 Welcome! 3:00 Email from Van Morrison 8:30 Fine for Egregious Factual Error 12:30 Neal Peart agrees with The Maestro on his take on Punk music 23:20 Side One: Moving Pictures by Rush 49:30 Moving Pictures by Rush- really! 57:40 The end of an era? 1:04:45 Side Two: “What’s Going On?” Chicago II, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, Car Seat Headrest, Crig, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Neil Young, Matt Pond PA, Rush 50, Simple Minds, Modern English, Soft Cell. 1:32:40 Side Three “Beyond Classic Rock” Bronze Radio Return “Old Time Speaker” 1:44.00 Side Four: Rank the Albums   #Rush #NeilPeart #AlexLifeson #GeddyLee #VanMorrison #YachtRock #Drumeo #TheWreckingCrew #LoFi #Bronze Radio Return #Yes #SaltShed #Autobahn #ChamberPop #BenHarper #BruceHornsby Thanks to our sponsors and contributors! [email protected] [email protected] Deeper Connections Counseling www.dcctherapy.com LR Media: [email protected] SmidgeFilms: [email protected] #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album, the podcast where two guys who love music dive deep into iconic albums! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are turning their attention to Bob Dylan’s legendary 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde. Get ready as they unpack why this album is often hailed as a rock and roll masterpiece, with timeless tracks like “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” “I Want You,” and the hauntingly beautiful “Visions of Johanna.” They’ll explore how Dylan’s innovative blend of folk, rock, and lyrical complexity changed the musical landscape and left a lasting mark on generations of artists. Mike, your Narrator for the episode, will walk you through Dylan’s path to Blonde on Blonde, detailing his transition from folk icon to electric rock pioneer and examining the groundbreaking recording process that defined the album. Brek, the Maestro of Music, will share his expert insights on the album’s thematic depth, its reception upon release, and how it captured the cultural zeitgeist of the 1960s, with a focus on its influence that’s still felt today. But the conversation doesn’t end there! Each week, the guys also talk about what they’ve been listening to lately, new releases making waves, and they throw in a Hidden Gem or forgotten classic for you to discover. This week’s Hidden Gem is The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell—a bold, genre-defying album full of rich storytelling and musical experimentation. Tune in for an insightful and entertaining discussion of Blonde on Blonde and much more, only on 2 Fat Guys and an Album!

Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and an Album! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are putting the spotlight on the 1985 rock masterpiece Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. Get ready as the guys break down what makes this album a timeless classic, featuring iconic hits like Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, and, of course, the emotional title track Brothers in Arms. They'll explore how this blend of rock, jazz, and the polished production of the ‘80s gave the band its massive success and how the album still resonates today. Mike, your narrator, will take you through the backstory of Dire Straits—marking their rise from humble beginnings to global superstardom—and the making of Brothers in Arms, including Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar work and storytelling prowess. Brek, the Maestro of Music, will offer his expert take on the album’s themes, critical reception, and its place in the 1980s rock scene, as well as its lasting influence on music. But of course, the conversation doesn't stop there! Each week, the guys also share what they're currently listening to, the latest in new music, and throw in a Hidden Gem or forgotten classic that you might have missed. This week’s Hidden Gem is Purple Mountains by David Berman—a deeply introspective and beautifully haunting album that blends folk rock with Berman’s signature lyrical depth. Join Mike and Brek for an engaging and fun dive into Brothers in Arms and much more, only on 2 Fat Guys and an Album!

Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and an Album! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus are diving into the 1979 classic Breakfast in America by Supertramp. Join the guys as they explore what made this album a massive success, featuring iconic hits like The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, and Take the Long Way Home. They'll dig into how this album’s mix of pop, prog rock, and symphonic elements captured the late ‘70s and whether it still holds up today. Mike, your narrator, will take you through the history of Supertramp, the band’s evolution, and the making of Breakfast in America, from its key members like Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies to its legendary cover art. Brek, the maestro of music, will provide expert insights into the album’s legacy, contemporary reviews, and his thoughts on its enduring influence. But the conversation doesn't end there—each week, the guys also discuss what they're listening to, what new music has caught their attention, and share a hidden gem or forgotten masterpiece that might deserve a second look. Join Mike and Brek for an in-depth, entertaining dive into Breakfast in America and much more on 2 Fat Guys and an Album.

Welcome to 2 Fat Guys and An Album, your weekly dive into iconic albums and modern hits! In this episode, we explore the magic of Van Morrison’s "Moondance"—a timeless classic that blends jazz, folk, and soul in a way only Van can. Join us as we break down the stories, sounds, and vibes behind this iconic album and more. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good conversation about tunes, you’ll find something to vibe with here. But wait- there's more! In our Hidden Gems segment we take a closer look at "The Balcony" by Catfish and the Bottlemen on it's 10th Anniversary. Known for their catchy indie rock sound, energetic performances, and clever lyrics, this album brought Catfish and the Bottlemen widespread attention with hits like “Kathleen” and “Business.” Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for new episodes every week! 2:35 Sultan of Style 7:20 MTV Rant 18:50 Not “What’s Gong On, but…” Divorce Finance “You Can’t Say Whore on the Radio” 21:05 Van Morrison’s “Moondance” 52:00 Actual “What’s Going On” The Softies “The Bed I Made;” Rose Melburg “Each New Day;” Ben Kweller “Optimistic;” Wicked, Violent Femmes with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Ringo Starr “Look Up,” The Beatles US Mono Box 1:17 Hidden Gem: “The Balcony” by Catfish and the Bottlemen #Vanmorrison #Moondance #Softies #RoseMelberg #DivorceFinance #TheBeatles #RingoStarr #ViolentFemmes #CatfishandtheBottlemen #MTV #TheBandsLastWaltz #MarthaQuinn #CameronCrowe #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

2 Fat Guys and an Album takes a deep dive into a classic album each week, and this episode features London Calling by The Clash, exploring its cultural significance when it was released and its lasting relevance. Hosted by Mike Blackburn and Brek Hufnus, the show examines the album’s reviews, influences, and the pivotal role it played in shaping punk and rock music. Alongside London Calling, the hosts also discuss their current music obsessions and what’s exciting in the modern music scene. The episode wraps up with a recommendation for overlooked gems, providing listeners with more great music to rediscover.